For DD1 she went straight to a cot, but for DD2 we brought a cradle as DD1 was still in the cot when she was born. DS is now in the cradle and DD2 is in the cot.

If i didnt have both my DD's so close then i wouldnthave got the cradle. Personally i think a cot straight up is fine. Babies grow out of cradles/basinettes fast so can be a waste of money in the long run unless you can get good use out of it (eg, more kids).